Idaho’s new temple, retiring TV reporter, mining influx — what you may have missed

From a new LDS temple site in Caldwell to a Boise-area TV journalist signing off, Tuesday brought a mix of community, business and lifestyle news. Here’s a quick look at the top stories from the Idaho Statesman.

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new temple site in Caldwell, marking the 11th LDS temple in Idaho. The 82,000-square-foot temple will be built on a 19.2-acre site at the southwest corner of West Orchard Avenue and South Florida Avenue.
• Longtime KIVI-TV Idaho News 6 senior reporter Don Nelson is signing off Thursday after 32 years at the Boise-area station. Nelson will receive the Silver Circle award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences capping a five-decade career in radio and television.
• Boise ranked No. 10 on WalletHub’s list of best cities to raise a family, scoring 64.5 out of 100. The City of Trees scored highest in health and safety, but ranked lower in education and childcare.
• Idaho is experiencing a “massive influx” of mining projects, with the state approving nearly 30% more reclamation plans between 2023 and 2025. Federal and state actions, including the 2025 SPEED Act signed by Gov. Brad Little, aim to boost domestic mineral production and reduce reliance on China.
• The Meridian City Council approved Rolling Hill, a 200-apartment complex on Overland Road, in a 5-1 vote. The development will include four three-story buildings with apartments above 20,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space on roughly 8 acres of land.

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